It was not supposed to be like this. How did it happen? The sky is dark with clouds, a dark gloom casted upon it with sadness as it gazed down at the group. Tears streaming from the heavens, falling onto the grounds where two people stand and stare at the figure that lays in another's arms. The figure unmoving, body shuddering with a cough.
Lightning flashed with warning of the upcoming storm. Two figures walked alongside each other, silence hanging between them. One held an umbrella against his shoulder, a backpack on his shoulders that held a black cat which snoozed and made no sound. The other figure held an aura of sophistication, authority, with a beautiful pink butterfly resting on his shoulder. He glanced over at his company who wore a small frown, eyebrows furrowed, all tells of him being in deep thought. Soon he got tired and bent over, his hand on his knees, drawing his company's attention. "Misono?"
"I'm tired, Shirota." He breathed out, groaning as he sat down on a chair the miraculously appeared out of nowhere. Shirota Mahiru, his companion, sighed but said nothing about it. He knew that he had trouble, his body weak, not to mention the fact that they had been walking for a while now. The heels of his feet were hurting as well so he sat down on the ground beside him, glancing up at the gray sky. He tapped the umbrella that rested on his shoulder.
The cat in his bag meowed and jumped out, glaring at the hazel eyed teen. "Mahiru, why didn't we just take the car?" he complained as he stretched.
Now, most would be freaked out about a cat speaking, but the cat was actually a vampire that represented one of the eight deadly sins. These vampires are known as servant vampires, Servamps, they served their masters called, Eves. Mahiru is the Eve of the Servamp of Sloth, also known as "Sleepy Ash" or newly named "Kuro." Misono was the Eve of the Servamp of Lust, named "All of Love" or "Snow Lily." Mahiru stared at the cat with a sigh. "Kuro, the apartment isn't all that far."
The butterfly flew off Misono's shoulder and changed into a handsome, tall, slender male with blond hair that grazes his shoulders. "Now, now, Kuro, be patient." He let his jacket slipped down, revealing some skin.
"Stop stripping you pervert!" shouted Mahiru, being responded with a small smile and Lily covering himself up. They rested a good bit before standing and starting to walk, Mahiru pausing in his tracks. He noticed a black figure farther away in a deserted park. He frowned and was about to say something but Kuro beat him to the punch.
"Mahiru, we need to run." Kuro noticed the figure that stood not too far from where the four were. His lack of interest was gone, just the need to get all of them to safety. Lily grabbed Misono's arm and led them away. The figure followed them, sending a kick to Lily's back. That sent the Servamp of Lust into the vacant park.
"Lily!" yelled Misono as he ran over to his Servamp. The Eve helped him to his feet, glancing around to look for the figure. Mahiru and Sleepy Ash were right beside him, keeping their guard up. Mahiru's eyes widened when he recognized the person. Light blond hair, tall, and wearing a suit. The most recognizable feature was his eyepatch.
"You're one of Tsubaki's subclasses!" said Mahiru who narrowed his eyes as he clenched his fists. Kuro sighed, knowing what was going to happen. It was such a pain. Mahiru made no move to attack though, he just stayed where he was, looking at the subclass-Shamrock if he remembered right.
"Yes, and you're that Shirota kid. The Eve of Sloth. You cause way too much trouble, it's really annoying." He clicked his tongue, shaking his head as he stared at the four. "Oh, and you have friends. The Eve of Lust. Too weak, won't be much of a trouble."
Misono clenched his teeth as he moved into a fighting position. "What are you doing here?"
"Me? Oh, well you see, I was just walking around and happen to stumble upon the one who deserves to die, and his servamp." He didn't let them speak, attacking the four of them. His main target was right in front his own Servamp, who was hiding behind his Eve. How pathetic, but what else would be expected from Sloth?
"Kuro!" Mahiru yelled to which he was responded with being bitten. A chain appeared connecting the two together as the vampire ran and attacked the subclass. The Eve took out his lead and glanced at the Lust pair, nodding. Lily joined the fight with the other Servamp. Mahiru and Misono were about to join in but, much to their dismay and terrible luck, another figure landed behind them. They turned at the sound of a thump and found a subclass that they've never seen before. The two worked together, but Misono wouldn't be able to last too long or do much. They defended themselves the best they could until Lust left Sloth long enough to kill the other subclass before getting Misono away to regain his energy. Mahiru went to help Kuro out, the two worked well, no pattern to their attacks thus causing confusion. They were partners that knew what the other was thinking without much of a hassle.
Shamrock threw a punch at Kuro which sent him flying, landing a few meters away. There was a pained cry when Shamrock threw something that caused Mahiru to cover his eyes, next Shamrock sent a few knives flying at him. He was too disoriented to move, getting hit in the abdomen by two of them. He gasped as he coughed up blood, hitting the ground as a thump resonated throughout the park. "Mahiru!" The Lust pair looked up to see Kuro staring at his trembling Eve that laid on his side. Anger and fury surged through Kuro and he attacked the subclass.
"Mahiru!" They run over as Shamrock is being taken care of by Kuro. Mahiru groans and winces at the pain that courses through his body as he's turned onto his back by Misono, who then holds him to close to his body. His eyes are clenched tight as he whimpers from the stinging. He coughs up the warm, copper tasting, red liquid. It splattering onto his face and Misono's clothes, body trembling with the force. He whimpers gripping his friend's shirt, his breathing hitching as he tries to keep from throwing up.
"Ku...ro," he breathes out as his voice cracks. He is trying to calm his breathing but the pain practically overloads his senses. "Miso...no. Lily." He falls into a coughing fit, splattering more blood onto his shirt and face. The Eve of Lust grimaces at the sight of all the blood, looking up at his Servamp who holds a pained look on his face as he watches his brother fight the subclass with ruthless attacks. Soon the subclass runs when he notices that he will not be able to defeat Sleepy Ash.
The Eve of Lust stares down at his friend who was in pain and dying. This should not have happened, but why did it? Mahiru, albeit reckless, is always careful to keep from getting hurt. The sky rolls with thunder and rain drizzles down onto them. "Mahiru, don't say anything. Save your strength, we're going to get you to a hospital."
Kuro is breathing heavily with anger but reigns it in when he remembers his hurt Eve. He comes over and stares down at his Eve in the hands of the rich kid, kneeling and grabbing a hold of him. He takes him out of his arms and picks him up, holding him against his chest. He is gentle with him, not wanting to hurt him anymore. "I'll get him there, you two, tell the others what happened." He's worried for his Eve who whimpers and will not open his eyes, bleeding from the stab wounds in his stomach. He gazes at the two others, who see another look on his face than just laziness, concern. They knew he is the fastest Servamp and it's his Eve who is hurt so it makes sense that he should be the one to get Mahiru to the hospital quicker than an automobile.
They nod and watch Sleepy Ash run off. Misono sits upon Lily's shoulders as he heads to the hospital to meet up with the other two, calling Licht and Testu and telling them what had occurred. The two are really worried and agreed to meet up at the hospital.
Kuro sits in the waiting room, tapping his foot as he waits impatiently. He can feel their bond weaken as his Eve slips away from the doctors' hands. He sees his brothers and beckons them over to where he resides. They say nothing as he grimaces and frowns, his eyebrows furrowing. "The bond is weakening, isn't it?" questions a vampire with blond hair and brown tips—Lawless.
They look at the cat vampire wanting an answer for the question that had been asked. "Yes." That sends everyone into silence as they wait for a word.
An hour or two later, a doctor comes and asks for the ones with Mahiru. The seven of them stand. "Shirota Mahiru is okay, he was lucky to get here in time. He lost a lot of blood but he's okay now. We gave him a blood transfusion." Even though the news is good something isn't right, for they notice the pained look on her face. She sighs and states something that terrifies them.
